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Axe

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rectangular dark gray stone tool with rough edges, smooth surface, and visible scratches. The top edge is uneven and curved. A small, illegible marking is visible near the top. The object, titled "Axe" by an unknown artist, has a worn and weathered appearance.

Artwork Details

Medium
Nephrite
Culture
Russia (Bering Sea Coast of Siberia)
Dimensions
442 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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